Human Resource Officer at Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS)

Job Description

• The job holder is responsible for coordinating human resources for HANDS.
• Support the development of and implementation of Human Resource initiatives and systems.
• Provide timely and consistent HR data for the Organisation to facilitate the preparation and dissemination of HR reports.
• Facilitate recruitment - right from approval of positions, advertisement, candidate selection, process placement and induction.
• Designing competitive salary to attract and retain top talent
• Oversee the payroll process, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time, including salaries, bonuses and overtime
• Ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations related to payroll, including withholding taxes and reporting requirement
• Ensure employment contracts and up-to-date job descriptions are in place and inform the Administration and Human Resource Manager in a timely manner of contract end-dates.
• Coordinate the effective implementation of the annual performance management process including staff development plans by line managers in line with agreed timelines.
• Manage and coach the staff under direct line management, which includes: selection, job description updates, performance management, capacity development planning, work plans and follow up, delegation and motivation.
• Model and promote HANDS values, culture and inclusive practices and promote disability and gender equality with colleagues
• Serve as a point of contact for employees to address concerns, resolve conflicts and promote a positive work environment
• To prepare salary scale for HANDS in line with standard practice
• Support in administering employee compensation and benefit programmes including payroll processing and employee queries regarding benefits
• To work with the Admin Officer to review, update and manage HANDS policies
• To work with the safeguarding officer to review HANDS safeguarding policy and constantly receive update on safety and security from HANDS supported states.
• Participate as required upon receiving reports of any form of misconduct as guided by HANDS Admin & HR Manager or Programme Director.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Attitude and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and any Business-related courses.
• HRM professional membership is an added advantage
• A minimum of 5-years of experience in an in a similar role ensuring effective operations in administration, systems and controls particularly with an international development organization.
• Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures
• Helicopter view of issues.
• An effective team player who is able to work diplomatically and with sensitivity with individuals from a variety of cultures, professions and personal backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform all tasks in a confidential manner.
• Highly organized, flexible, self-directed and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under minimal supervision.
• Ability to proactively anticipate any potential issues or risks for the office and submit appropriate recommendations to address them
• High level of professionalism, maturity and integrity when dealing with sensitive information and issues.
• Willingness to commit and adhere to HANDS’s values and Safeguarding Policy
• Reflect HANDS values in daily work.